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U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in the U.S. and UK to implement projects that strengthen bilateral relations through public engagement, cultural exchange, and educational programming.

International Development
Nonprofits
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant
$3,750
American Psychological Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This grant provides financial support for graduate students and early career psychologists conducting innovative research on the psychological effects of trauma, particularly related to sexual assault and harassment.

Health
Individuals
Dane G. Hansen Foundation Community Grants
Contact for amount
Smith County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This program provides funding for charitable projects in north-central and northwest Kansas that enhance community quality of life across various areas, including education, healthcare, social services, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Call for Proposals to Make America and the Region Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Guatemala)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to implement projects that enhance security, economic prosperity, and regional stability in Guatemala, while promoting U.S. values and partnerships.

International Development
Nonprofits
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
PhRMA Foundation Faculty Starter Grant
$100,000
PhRMA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports early-career faculty at U.S. universities in conducting innovative research that translates laboratory discoveries into practical healthcare solutions to improve patient outcomes.

Health
Individuals
Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$100,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2028

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for biomedical research projects at U.S. institutions that serve underserved communities and have limited NIH funding, with a focus on enhancing student involvement and research capacity.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Hearst Foundations Educational Grant
Contact for amount
The Hearst Foundations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations in higher education and innovative K–12 initiatives that demonstrate strong leadership and impactful outcomes.

Education
Nonprofits
InternshipsVA Matching Grant Program
$7,500
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to Virginia-based employers for creating paid internships that offer valuable work experience to college students, helping to strengthen the local workforce.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2027

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early career researchers in genomics, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to establish independent research careers through innovative projects that advance the field of genomic sciences.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

The Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required) supports early-career research scientists from low- or middle-income countries in advancing their independent research careers through mentored clinical trials or related studies that address local health priorities.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Expeditions in Computing
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and their partners in conducting transformative, long-term research in computing and information science, with a focus on collaboration and broadening participation in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NDEP STEM Open NFO
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2028

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement nationwide STEM education programs for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) cadets, focusing on cyber and artificial intelligence concepts to enhance workforce development in national defense.

Education
Nonprofits
Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research
$800,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for the development of innovative research tools and methods that enhance biological research, targeting universities, community colleges, and nonprofit organizations involved in biological sciences.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cognitive Neuroscience
$1,125,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers exploring the brain mechanisms behind human cognition and behavior, supporting innovative studies that connect neural data with cognitive processes.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and non-profit organizations in eligible jurisdictions to develop sustainable research incubators that enhance STEM research capacity and collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2027

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative research projects between institutions in eligible jurisdictions to strengthen STEM research infrastructure and promote workforce development.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Secondary Analysis and Integration of Existing Data to Elucidate Cancer Risk and Related Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$1,750,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in analyzing existing data to improve understanding of cancer risk, prevention, and outcomes, encouraging innovative approaches without the need for extensive new data collection.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Sociological Initiatives Foundation Research Grant
$25,000
Sociological Initiatives Foundation (SIF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for research projects that address systemic inequalities and promote social change through community engagement and advocacy.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits